The Houses
Champagne LANSON in Reims
House founded in 1760
LANSON is one of the oldest Champagne Houses, and one of the few not to use malolactic fermentation during its wine-making process. This choice, guaranteeing freshness and optimizing the development of aromas, predestines the cuvees for ageing, enabling them to fully express their rich aromatic palette. The LANSON brand is present on the five continents, with strong positions, particularly in the UK, where its Rosé Label cuvee is the top seller. It is distributed across all channels - wine stores, gourmet food stores, restaurants, bars, hotels, mass retail stores - in France and internationally.
In 2011: Maison LANSON is continuing to roll out its long-term value development strategy, founding its actions on the quality of its wines and the strength of its brand. In September 2010, the celebration of Champagne LANSON's 250th anniversary, in the magnificent setting of Versailles, further strengthened its prestigious identity around the world. Launched on this occasion, the new Lanson Extra Age cuvee de prestige is achieving great success, and a Rosé version will be released in 2011.www.lanson.com |  | Champagne CHANOINE FRÈRES in Reims
House founded in 1730
Founded under the reign of Louis XV, CHANOINE FRÈRES was the first House to be authorized by the city of Epernay to dig a Champagne cellar. The second oldest Champagne House, today it is a truly outstanding brand blending modernity and quality. CHANOINE FRÈRES Champagne is primarily present in all leading retail stores, with the CHANOINE FRÈRES classic cuvees and the prestigious TSARINE range, a Champagne that is often in the cinema spotlight.
In 2011: Champagne CHANOINE FRÈRES is moving forward with an active commercial policy to support sales growth on both domestic and export markets. The TSARINE range is being further strengthened with a new super-premium cuvee - TZARINA - presented in an innovative and luxurious giftbox. www.champagnechanoine.com |  | Champagne Boizel in Epernay
House founded in 1834
"One Family, one House, one Tradition": for over 175 years, the BOIZEL family has devoted itself with passion to creating exceptional vintages. Distributed in the UK as early as the 19th century, BOIZEL Champagne has built up a wonderful reputation there. It also has a strong presence in Japan, a country that is home to many enthusiasts of the Brut Rosé and the magnificent Joyau de France 1996. The French direct sales market leader (mail, phone or online), Champagne BOIZEL is distributed through traditional channels on international markets.
In 2011: the House is further strengthening its positions in France through dynamic direct marketing operations making it possible to continue increasing the strong proportion of value-added cuvees. Internationally, the recruitment of new distributors enables to develop its presence on the historical European markets and far export. www.boizel.com |  | Champagne Besserat de Bellefon in Epernay
House founded in 1843
Since it was founded, Maison BESSERAT DE BELLEFON has continued to uphold a tradition of impeccable quality, reserving its cuvees exclusively for the fine dining, hotel, wine store and gourmet food store sectors. By striving for excellence in this way, based on a unique production process, in 1930 Victor Besserat created an exceptionally light Champagne with a silky mousse and fine bubbles, the renowned Cuvee des Moines, the jewel in the brand's crown alongside its historical Grande Tradition range.
In 2011: Champagne BESSERAT DE BELLEFON is expressing its elegance and creativity with a new clear and refined label, developed in 2010. Communication and marketing are being further strengthened to accompany the ramping up of the brand, whose wines are specially created for the finest tables. www.besseratdebellefon.com |  | Champagne De Venoge in Epernay
House founded in 1837
DE VENOGE cultivates a policy of quality and innovation in the purest Champagne tradition. Recommended by many prestigious institutions, DE VENOGE is one of the most rewarded Champagnes of its generation. From the Cordon Bleu to Louis XV and the Grand Vin des Princes, the House follows a core guideline that is easily identifiable through its slogan: "Noblesse Oblige". Both in France and abroad, DE VENOGE draws on a network of professionals in the selective retail sector.
In 2011: DE VENOGE aims to develop sales of strong value-added cuvees in France and for export. This relevant strategy is being supported by a strengthening of the sales team. The renowned cuvee Louis XV is being added to this year with the arrival of the famous vintage 1996. www.champagnedevenoge.com |  | Champagne Philipponnat in Mareuil-sur-Aÿ
House founded in 1910
Based in Aÿ since 1522, the PHILIPPONNAT family has devoted itself since the Second Empire to producing high-end Champagne wines. From the Brut Royale Réserve, the House's ambassador, to the prestigious Cuvee du Clos des Goisses, Champagne PHILIPPONNAT offers outstanding wines that are full-bodied and structured, with blends dominated by Pinots noirs, reserved exclusively for fine restaurants, wine stores, gourmet food stores and major enthusiasts. The PHILIPPONNAT-Les Domaines Associés subsidiary distributes Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) wines in France.
In 2011: Maison PHILIPPONNAT is promoting the development of its upscale wines for export and traditional channels. It is launching a new label for its cuvees, in line with its image for excellence. Ongoing work on wine quality will be reflected in the launch of the first bottles of Réserve Millésimée 2003, the ultimate expression of a truly outstanding terroir. www.philipponnat.com |  | Champagne Alexandre Bonnet in Les Riceys
House founded in 1973
The leading Champagne House in the village of Les Riceys - the Champagne region's largest plot - with its 47 hectares of vineyard and its major grape purchasing contracts, Maison ALEXANDRE BONNET is essential to the grape supply for the Group's Houses. Distributed on the French market and also for export, it offers its renowed AOC still wine, the Rosé des Riceys, in addition to its magnificent range of Champagnes, whites and Rosés, as well as its Coteau Champenois rouge.
In 2011: Maison ALEXANDRE BONNET is further enhancing the range and quality of its Champagnes with the release of its new cuvee “Expression Rosée”, a Champagne with highly expressive nose and palate. This dynamic development is accompanying the strengthening of its positions on traditional networks, while conquering new markets for export. www.alexandrebonnet.com |  |
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